When Ye Zexian heard General Li and his wife directly propose marriage, he felt secretly relieved for some reason.

But after thinking for a moment, he looked at the rich food and wine on the table and frowned slightly, "Uncle Li wants to marry Miss Li to me?"

"Yes!" General Li nodded without hesitation. "To be honest, my daughter admires your talent and has praised you many times in front of my wife and I. My wife and I came to the store to get to know you. After spending a few times together, we both like your talent and character, so we want to marry my daughter to you."

Seeing Ye Zexian silent, General Li became a little anxious. He glanced at the steward who was serving on the side, and the steward hurried out.

Soon, servants came over carrying a box of gold and silver, as well as a lot of land deeds and other things.

"This is the dowry I prepared for my daughter. Five thousand taels of silver, a house, three shops, and the deeds to two farms are also here." General Li pointed to the box.

Seeing Ye Zexian remained silent after hearing this, he became a little anxious, "If you think it's not enough, I'll add some more when you get married."

"Uncle Li, you misunderstood. That's not what I meant." Ye Zexian quickly explained.

"What do you mean? Are you looking down on my family because of their low social status?"

General Li's tone was already a little impatient when he said this. He was a straightforward man. If it was okay, it was okay. If it was not okay, it was not okay. It was all a matter of words.

Ye Zexian seemed like a straightforward person when I met him before, but why did he become hesitant and entangled today?

"No! Uncle Li, I didn't mean that."

"What does that mean, or does it mean that you already have someone in your heart and don't like my daughter?"

Li Weining saw all the struggles in the room. She didn't know what Ye Zexian was hesitating about, but she knew that he was very embarrassed about the marriage his parents had arranged, and he didn't want to marry her!

"Dad, forget it. Young Master Ye doesn't want to, so don't force him."

Li Weining rushed out and spoke loudly.

Lin Wan didn't react for a moment and didn't hold him back. Seeing this, she and Li Suining looked at each other and could only walk out together.

"Weining, why did you run out? Go back!"

When Mrs. Xu saw them coming out, she frowned and said angrily.

Since ancient times, marriages have been arranged by parents and matchmakers, and success or failure will not affect the reputation of the daughter's family. But Li Weining ran away. What if Ye Zexian disagrees with the marriage and the news gets out? How can she arrange marriages in the future?

Li Weining ignored his mother's words and just looked at Ye Zexian and said, "Mr. Ye, don't worry about it. If you don't want to, just go back and pretend that what happened today never happened. Our family is not the kind of family that will pester you, and we will not make things difficult for you."

Although her words were righteous and firm, her red eyes still revealed her feelings.

Li Suining stepped forward, put his arm around his sister's shoulders, and protected her in his arms.

However, Ye Zexian was stunned when he saw them come out. He didn't come back to his senses until Li Weining finished speaking and no one looked at him anymore.

"Ms. Li is lively and lovely. It's not that I'm unhappy, but I come from a poor family and have no help from my family. Although I was fortunate enough to pass the exam this time, I still don't have a job." Ye Zexian looked at Li Weining seriously and said.

"I like Miss Li, but I can't bear to see her suffer with me."

Hearing this, Li Weining glared, "I'm not afraid of hardship! And it's you that I like, so what does it matter how high your position is?"

Ye Zexian looked at her serious expression and smiled gently.

He turned around and bowed solemnly to General Li and his wife, and said word by word: "When I take up an official position, I will come to your house and ask for Miss Li's hand in marriage. In the future, I will cherish the trust you have placed in me today and will never let you down."

General Li was stunned at first, then he burst into laughter, "Good, good, good! You have become the top scholar, and this official position is just a matter of time."

As he said this, he glared at him in reproach, "You little brat, what family background do you have? We are not such vulgar people."

Ye Zexian lowered his head in shame, "I underestimated myself."

After saying that, he looked at Li Weining who was standing beside him. Seeing that she was a little dazed, he smiled and said, "Miss Li, I have nothing now except my recent fame, but I promise that I will remember your sincerity today. I dare not say that I can make you rich and prosperous in the future, but I will never let you suffer any grievances. Please wait for me for a few days, Miss Li. After His Majesty grants me an official position, I will come to ask for your hand in marriage."

Li Weining stared at him blankly, covering her mouth with tears in her eyes and nodding hastily, her bright eyes sparkling. After nodding, she thought of what she had just said and did, and felt embarrassed again, and ran out quickly with a red face.

Lin Wan and Li Suining chased out with a smile, leaving only General Li and his wife and Ye Zexian in the room.

Li Weining excitedly ran back to her boudoir, and continued chattering excitedly until Lin Wan and the others caught up with her.

"Sister, did you hear just now? Master Ye said he likes me!"

"I heard him, and he also said he would not let you down!" Li Suining said with a smile.

"Hateful." Li Weining grumbled, ignored her, turned to Lin Wan and said, "Sister Lin, do you think Mr. Ye really wants to marry me? Isn't he afraid that I will be embarrassed and is considering my face?"

"He was sincere. He said it in front of so many of us. If it was false, I would have someone beat him up severely." Lin Wan joked.

"How can that be done!"

"Okay, okay, I won't hit you. You haven't even gotten married yet, and you already have an arm that has gone astray. Tsk tsk tsk tsk ..."

"Oh, you guys, you're so annoying!"

Li Weining turned his head and ignored them. Li Suining glanced at Lin Wan and coaxed her with a smile, "Okay, I won't tease you anymore. We are happy for you too!"

Li Weining blushed and leaned into her arms, "Sister, is this done?"

"It's done! If he doesn't come, I'll ask your brother-in-law to tie him up and bring him here! A top scholar doesn't keep his word, so we'll tie him up and get married."

Lin Wan burst out laughing, and Li Weining couldn't help laughing as well.

By the time Lin Wan came out of Li's house, Ye Zexian had already finished his meal and left with General Li and his wife.

Her good sister has found her ideal husband, and Ye Zexian is also a man worthy of entrusting her life to. Seeing the marriage between the two of them come to fruition, Lin Wan was in a particularly good mood. She sat in the carriage and slowly thought about what gift she would give to Li Weining as a dowry when he got married.

As soon as I entered the Marquis' Mansion, servants from the Lin family came running over in a hurry.

"Madam, something terrible has happened."

"What's wrong? What happened?" Lin Wan was a little surprised that the Lin family had to send someone to look for her because of something urgent.

"Miss, Miss is asking for a divorce!"

"..."

Oh, Shen Qinghe didn’t pass the exam and became the top scholar. Lin Fu is not happy about that. There are so many exciting things happening today and she can’t miss it.

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